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UPMC has announced it will phase out its Internal Medicine Residency Program at McKeesport Hospital due to a declining local population, resulting in fewer patients for residents. The program will stop recruiting new residents and is expected to be discontinued by July 2027, once current residents complete their training. This decision does not affect other programs like the Family Medicine residency or local health clinics.
A woman with a congenital heart defect shares her journey of being misdiagnosed with weight gain and pneumonia before discovering she had congestive heart failure. After educating herself about her condition, she underwent a heart transplant but later experienced rejection and required a second transplant. She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, educating oneself about their condition, seeking second opinions, and trusting one's instincts when it comes to healthcare.